Arundhati Roy as an Environmentalist with Special Reference to the Context of Covid-19

Author:

Ranjith Reena1,K. T. Manjula2

Affiliation:

1. Research Scholar in English, Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities, Srinivas University, Mangalore, India

2. Research Professor, Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities, Srinivas University, Mangalore, India

Abstract

Purpose: This paper examines the environmental concerns of Arundhati Roy as expressed in her fictional writings, assessing the impact of her thoughts and views on the human endeavour to curb environmental hazards. Methodology: The primary sources of information are the texts’ The God of Small Things and The Ministry of Utmost Happiness’. The secondary sources, scholarly articles in journals are taken from internet resources. Qualitative research is done based on the available literature. Findings: This study attempts to show that environmental issues need a lot of attention in order to gradually tackle the main problems and the effects of COVID-19 on the environment and society. Roy is of the opinion that everyone in the world ought to have access to basic necessities including food, housing, and medical care. Originality: This paper analyses how Arundhati Roy has played a significant role in being an environmentalist, analysing the issues in the environment and trying to find solutions for them. Paper Type: Analytical Research Paper.

Publisher

Srinivas University

Subject

General Medicine

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